A Note from the President

Welcome to the Chattooga River Chapter of Trout Unlimited website. This endeavor has been over a year in the making, and we think it will be a valuable addition to our chapter's communications toolbox. We hope it will be informative to our members and guests. We also hope to keep a "live" document, meaning it will be continuously updated and new features added on a regular basis. In that regard, we welcome your input on improvements and additions. Send suggestions by clicking on the "Contact Us" link.

-Tom McInnis

Current Topics

The September 7, 2010 Chapter Meeting.

DAN RANKIN, DNR FISHERIES BIOLOGIST IS OUR SPEAKER. The topics Dan is going to speak about at our meeting are:

* Update on the proposed Chapter 13 statewide fishing laws
* Brook trout restoration project
*Overview of the recent Chattooga River sampling as compared to the historical.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CHAPTER

We will elect, on September 7, the Board of Directors Class of 2013. Also at our business meeting we will approve annual reports from the President, Treasurer, and Membership Chair.

These reports will be distributed by e-mail prior to the meeting and copies will be available at the meeting.

CHAPTER MEETING NOTES (by Bob King):

AUGUST 3

The CRCTU August meeting was both informative and entertaining. Dave Wallace and Monty Kirby presented information on building a two strip bamboo rod.

Both presenters have been building bamboo rods for several years. Monty, from Hazel Creek Rod Company, demonstrated splitting bamboo and straightening the strip. Dave, of Rods of Campbell Farms, discussed heat treating the bamboo, plaining, gluing and attaching ferules, making handles, finishing and wrapping guides.

If you are interested in buying or building a bamboo rod, Monty or Dave would be glad to build, provide information or assist you in building your personalized bamboo rod.